Orange county has paid out millions in hush money and lost civil court cases. Here are 24. As always, there are probably more the church is hiding. The catholic church, despite all Jolting Joe's lies, continues its policy of non cooperation with law enforcment and will not release all its church records. If this were a secular entity, all offices (parishes) would have been stormed by FBI officials and docs and hard drives siezed.
Last First Ord T Status D/O Notes Diocese Source/Assignments
Andersen
Andrew Christian 1982 P Convicted Diocesan Convicted 1986 of 26 counts of felony molestation of 4 boys. Sentenced to 5 yrs probation after treatment at Servants of Paracletes. Continued to molest boys while in therapy. Arrested in New Mexico in 1990 for abuse of another youth. Sentenced to 6 yrs prison for violating Calif. probation. Laicized in mid-1990s. Current whereabouts unnknow. Prior to 2005 there were $4.62M in settlements regarding Andersen. Orange, CA Source:
LA Times 4.26.86; LA Times 9.30.86; LA Times 11.25.86; Altoona Mirror (UPI) 11.25.86 ; OC Register 1.4.87; San Jose Mercury News 12.31.87 (Major Accounts); San Jose Mercury News 12.31.87; OC Register 5.3.90; OC Register 7.19.90; LA Times 1.11.04; OC Weekly 2.5.04; OC Weekly 4.12.04; OC Register 5.17.05 ; NY Times 5.19.05; LA Times 5.25.05
Assignments:
OC Weekly 5.27.05 (add'l article); California Catholic Daily 10.12.07 (add'l article); Orange Diocesan Personal Record; Directory Listings Compiled by Arellano of OC Weekly
Aranda Sofronio A. (Pon) 1963 P Settled Diocesan In 2004 Diocese named him as one of six priests accused of the sexual abuse of minors. Allegations against all six were received during 2003 and deemed credible by Diocese. Per March 1996 obituary, he was born in the Philippines; came to the states in1975. Worked in Corona for 5 years and moved to Texas in 1992 or 1993. In Texas he served the Diocese of Galveston-Houston. Chaplain at county Hospital. Subject of $1.55M settlement in 2005. Died 3/1996. Orange, CA Source:
Press Enterprise 3.26.96; OC Weekly 7.09.04; OC Weekly 3.04.05; OC Register 5.17.05
Assignments:
Orange Diocesan Personal Record; Directory Listings Compiled by Arellano of OC Weekly
Atherton
Gregory B Sued Servite Sued 1993. Accused of abuse of 3 boys.. LA archdiocese counts 5 accusers alleging abuse between 1967-1986. Also abused in Orange Diocese. 2 suits filed there 1/03. Orange made 2005 settlement for $4,169,325 but did not include him in list of abusive priests. Per 2002 article, he is still part of Order and works at the National Sanctuary of Our Sorrowful Mother in Portland, Ore. under close supervision. Orange, CA Source:
LA Times 4.22.93; OC Register 4.23.93; OC Register 6.03.97; OC Register 5.05.02 ; LA Archdiocesan Report 2.17.04 (article); LA Archdiocesan Report 2.17.04 page 7; OC Weekly 3.04.05; OC Register 5.17.05
Assignments:
Directory Listings Compiled by Arellano of OC Weekly; LA Times Database 4.20.06
Baird Lawrence J. 1969 P Accused Diocesan Spokesman for Diocese for many years. Accused in 2002 of abusing a girl who came to him for advice after being abused by Rev. John Lenihan. Baird countersued plaintiff 4/02 but his suit was dismissed in 2002 and he was ordered to pay atty fees for plaintiff. 2nd woman also alleged abuse as a child. Still active as of 8/07 per Diocese website. Orange, CA Source:
NBC4 TV 4.1.02; LA Times 4.02.02; LA Times 4.05.02; Associated Press 4.11.02 ; LA Times 4.17.02; LA Times 11.07.02; LA Times 11.28.02; LA Times 10.06.03; LA Times 10.11.03; LA Times 3.05.04; Press Democrat 3.22.04; Orange County Weekly 1.12.09; OC Register 1.12.09 ; Orange County Weekly 1.13.09
Buckman Franklin 1963 P Sued Diocesan Accused of abuse between 1962-1981. LA archdiocese counts 3 accusers. Named in 1 civil suit. In 1984 he resigned from parish in Orange Diocese "because of the burden of administration." Later revealed that he resigned because of abuse allegation. Later transferred to Baker, Oregon Diocese. Woman in Calif. complained of abuse of son in 1989. Removed from ministry at some point and retired to Arizona in 2002. 2005 settlement in Orange for $1,959,700. Orange, CA Source:
Diocese of Orange Press Release 1.10.04; LA Times 1.11.04; OC Register 1.13.04; LA Archdiocesan Report 2.17.04 page 3 ; LA Times 2.18.04; OC Weekly 7.09.04; Orange County Register 5.17.05; LA Times 5.18.05; Monterey Herald 5.25.05
Assignments:
Directory Listings Compiled by Arellano of OC Weekly; LA Times Database 4.20.06
Casimano (Casamino)
Santino "Tony" A. 1975 P Accused Diocesan Ordained in Gallup diocese in 1975. Moved to Orange Diocese in 1976 on loan from Gallup. Served as Navy Chaplain from 1980-2000. Accused in 2004 of abuse of 2 brothers while in Orange. Was principal at at St. Bernard H. S. in Uncasville, CT in 2004 when allegations made. Name sometimes spelled Casamino. Orange Diocese paid the brothers $4.2M in a 2005 settlement. He is deceased per 2007 article. Orange, CA Source:
St. Bernard High School Alumni Page, 6.04.03; Diocese of Orange News Release 1.10.04; LA Times 1.11.04 ; OC Register 1.13.04; The Day 1.21.04; The Day 1.22.04; Gallup Independent 1.24.04; OC Weekly 7.9.04; Associated Press 4.16.05; Orange County Register 5.17.05; Gallup Independent 8.03.05; Gallup Independent 7.21.07 ; Gallup Independent 5.27.11
Assignments:
BA.org Assignment Record with Links to Articles; Orange Diocesan Assignment Record; Orange Diocesan Note with Assignment Record
Coffield
John V. 1941 P Sued Diocesan Accused of abuse by one man at Dolores Mission in Los Angeles from 1960 to 1962 when accuser was a minor. Named in 1 civil suit filed 12/03. LA archdiocese counts 1 accuser. LA report says that he molested in Orange Diocese but he is not on diocesan list of abusers. A second accuser came forward after civil suit filed. Died 2/2/05 in California. Orange, CA Source:
LA Archdiocesan Report 2.17.04 page 3; LA Times 2.18.04; OC Weekly 3.04.05; San Gabriel Valley Tribune 10.23.05
Assignments:
LA Archdiocesan Report Addendum 11.15.05; Directory Listings Compiled by Arellano of OC Weekly; LA Times Database 4.20.06
Delahunty
Richard 1965 P Settled Diocesan Jan. 2004 articles say that Delahunty had just been placed on leave pending investigation of allegations that he sexually molested a boy in 1981. Civil suit filed. Delahunty denies the allegation. Plaintiff says he notified an administrator at the time of the abuse. Delahunty's name appears on list released by Orange Diocese of six priests accused in 2003 of sexual abuse of minors. Settled 2005. Diocese returned him to ministry 11/04 after review board found "no credible evidence" against him. Orange, CA Source:
OC Register 1.02.04; OC Register 1.08.04; LA Times 11.09.04; NBC 4 11.09.04 ; LA Times 1.4.05; OC Register 4.13.05; Associated Press 4.16.05; OC Register 5.17.05
Assignments:
Directory Listings Compiled by Arellano of OC Weekly
Foley Robert P Settled Diocesan Per 2002 report, in 1985, Michael Driscoll, then chancellor of Orange diocese, now Bishop of the Diocese of Boise, wrote to a priest in Liverpool, England, begging him to take Foley. Foley had just admitted to molesting an 8 yr old boy during a camping trip organized by St. Justin Martyr. Boy's mother threatened to go to the police and Foley was in jeopardy of arrest and possible imprisonment in he stayed in U.S. Foley left for England and never faced prosecution for the molestation. Civil suit settled Orange, CA Source:
OC Register 4.30.87; OC Register 8.11.87; LA Times 10.10.87; OC Register 8.16.88 ; OC Register 5.4.93; OC Register 4.17.02; Dallas Morning News 6.12.02; USA Today 11.11.02; Diocese of Orange News Release 1.10.04; LA Times 1.11.04; OC Register 1.13.04; OC Weekly 7.9.04; OC Weekly 3.4.05 ; LA Times 1.11.06; OC Weekly 3.18.09
Assignments:
OC Weekly 3.4.05
Harris
Michael A. 1972 P Settled Diocesan Placed on leave 1/94 after Mother of one youth who died of AIDS made allegations against Harris to diocese. Accused of abuse of another male student at Mater Dei High School in Santa Ana in 1991 per 1994 civil suit which was later dropped. 3rd accuser settled for $5.2M in 2001. Laicized 11/13/01. Several other victims filed suits filed in 2003. Harris served in both Orange and Los Angeles and is on lists released by both. Orange, CA Source:
Orange County Register 3.5.94; LA Times 10.16.94; O.C. Register 10.17.94; O.C. Register 10.18.94 ; O.C. Register 8.22.01; O.C. Register 12.7.01; LA Archdiocesan Report 2.17.04 page 3; LA Times 1.11.04; City of Angels 11.03.07
Assignments:
LA Times Database 4.20.06
Horvath Bertrand W. 1970 P Sued Franciscan Sued 2002. Accused of abuse of altar boy at Mission Viejo in early 1970s. Order turned around and sued Archdiocese to force them to share responsibility. Left Archdiocese 1974. Worked in several dioceses. Ended up in Amarillo Diocese in Texas for many years. Retired (placed on leave) in 2001 after Orange Diocese notified Amarillo about abuse. Deceased Orange, CA Source:
OC Register 6.04.02; USA Today 11.11.02; LA Times 4.05.03; LA Archdiocesan Report 2.17.04 page 6 ; LA Times 2.18.04; OC Weekly 3.04.05; OC Weekly 10.28.05; District Weekly 7.27.07
Assignments:
LA Archdiocesan Report Addendum 11.15.05; LA Times Database 4.20.06; OC Weekly 3.04.05
Jimenez
Edgardo Arrunataegui 1983 P Accused Diocesan Ordained in Peru. Worked in Honduras for a time and arrived in Orange Diocese in 1987. Left to perform "missionary work" in Peru (in 1991?). First public identification 1/04. No specific information found as to nature of abuse. Diocese dealt with the allegations "years ago" but didn't tell police until 2004. As of 2009 he was found to be working as priest in Madrid but still listed as part of Diocese of Chimbote in Peru Orange, CA Source:
Diocese of Orange News Release 1.10.04; LA Times 1.11.04; OC Register 1.13.04; OC Weekly 3.4.05 ; OC Weekly 3.18.09
Assignments:
OC Weekly 3.04.05
Knoernschild
John 1970 P Sued Carmelite Accused by former Crespi Carmelite High School student of sexually abusing him in 1977-78. Knoernschild was in LA archdiocese before Orange was established in 1976. Left archdiocese in 1996, came back in 1998, and left again 2001. At least 1 claim against Knoernschild included in $10M settlement with Order and LA Archdiocese 10/06. Died 11/14/10. Orange, CA Source:
LA Archdiocesan Report 2.17.04 Errata 1; LA Times 10.27.06; CBS 2 10.27.06; Press-Telegram 10.27.06 ; Catholic Key 11.10.06; Carmelite Review 2011
Assignments:
LA Archdiocesan Report Addendum 11.15.05; LA Times Database 4.20.06
Lenihan
John Peter 1969 P Settled Diocesan Rmoved as pastor of church in 9/01 after he revealed to a LA Times columnist (under pseudonym) that he had had several sexual relationships. Admitted in 1991 to church officials that he sexually abused a teenage girl in the 1970s. Church paid $25,000 to settle lawsuit; allowed him to continue to work. In 12/01, he was accused in 2nd lawsuit of molesting a 2nd teenage girl starting in the late 1970s. Civil suit settled for $1.2M. Criminal charges dropped 2003 due to Supreme Court ruling. Laicized. Orange, CA Source:
Orange County Register 2.4.91; Orange County Register 2.4.91; Orange County Register 2.4.91; LA Times 6.13.93 ; LA Times 3.29.02; NBC4 4.1.02; LA Times 4.2.02; Dallas Morning News 6.12.02; National Catholic Reporter (corrected) 4.11.03; Amazing Connections 7.18.03; LA Times 1.11.04; OC Weekly 4.12.04; OC Register 5.17.05 ; Long Beach Press Telegram 10.23.05; Orange County Register 9.14.07
Assignments:
OC Weekly 3.6.09 (add'l article); OC Weekly 6.2.08 (add'l article); Tribune 2.7.10 (add'l article); OC Weekly 3.4.05
Lord John "Jack" W. 1983 P Sued Diocesan Diocese of Orange named Lord as one of six priests accused in 2003 of sexual abuse of minors. Lord died from complications of AIDS in Feb. 1989 at age 46. Also known as Father "Jack". He had been at St. Columban Church for 6 yrs before his death. Shown as absent on sick leave per 1988 Catholic Directory. Civil suit was filed in Dec. 2003 by one Plaintiff. No date given for alleged abuse or info on parish where it occurred. $3,739,842 settlement in 2005. Orange, CA Source:
LA Times 2.18.89; OC Register 12.24.03; OC Register 5.17.05; Orange County Weekly 12.8.08
Assignments:
OC Weekly 3.04.05
Manville
Alexander 1953 ? P Sued Franciscan Man filed suit 6/09 which alleged abuse by Manville and another priest, Gus Krumm, at Sts. Simon and Jude Catholic Church in 1992-1993 when he was 8 yrs old. From 1960-1973 Manville was on faculty of Bishop Diego High School. He was a "non-practicing priest" in 2009 and currently lives in retreat house. Plaintiff's brother joined in suit 1/11 alleging abuse by both priests between 1990-1994. Diocese settled 8/11; order didn't. Jury found in favor of Order 10/11. Orange, CA Source:
OC Register 6.11.09; Ernesto C. v. Franciscans, Cause No. 1337577, Santa Barbara Co. Superior Court 10.5.09; Clover v. Franciscans, Cause No. 1338070, Santa Barbara Co. Superior Court 11.3.09; Orange County Register 1.20.11 ; Orange County Weekly 2.5.11; Mercury News 8.4.11; Orange County Register 10.12.11; Sacramento Bee 10.21.11; Orange County Register 10.21.11
Nguyen Dominc 1995 P Accused Diocesan Sent from Orange diocese to Idaho in 2002 after he had an affair with an adult female. In 2003 he was returned to Orange diocese after repairman found child porn on his computer at the church in Idaho. Orange immediately placed him on leave. Idaho authorities later determined there was not sufficient evidence of a criminal act. Orange, CA Source:
OC Register 7.29.03; LA Times 7.30.03; LA Times 7.30.03 (pt 2); LA Times 9.16.03 ; OC Register 5.29.05; OC Weekly 12.14.05
Pillon
Gordon John 1979 P Accused Diocesan Placed on leave 5/06 by Peoria diocese after it learned of allegations of sexual misconduct dating back to early 1980s in the Diocese of Orange. He joined the Peoria Diocese in 1990s. Also worked in Charlotte NC from 1996-1999. In 4/09 a former priest filed suit alleging abuse by Pillon when he was a teenager in CA. This Plaintiff forced out of priesthood after he told the Peoria diocese about the abuse in 2006. There was also complaint by 1 in Peoria. Pillon is a teacher at Univ of N VA, Prague Orange, CA Source:
WQAD, 5.24.06; Belleville News-Democrat (AP) 5.25.06; Peoria Journal Star 5.25.06; My Web Times 5.25.06 ; News Tribune 5.25.06; LA Times 4.20.09; San Jose Mercury News 4.20.09; Journal Star 4.21.09; Catholic Culture 4.21.09; Whittier Daily News 4.21.09; Orange County Register 4.21.09
Assignments:
Partial Assignment Report--Pantagraph 5.25.06; OC Weekly 4.24.09
Ramaekers
Timothy 1982 P Accused Diocesan In Oct. 2010, church bulletin annouced that one man had recently made allegations of abuse against Ramaekers when he was assigned as parochial vicar at St. Justin Martyr Church in 1986. Ramaekers is currently the pastor of St. Joseph Church in Placentia, where he has served since 1997. No indication that the Diocese placed him on leave. Review board has said it found no credible evidence to support the allegation. Same accuser filed 2009 suit alleging abuse by 3 former priests and lay employee. Orange, CA Source:
SNAP Statement 12.21.10; San Antonio Catholic Church Bulletin 10.3.10
Ramirez
Luis Eduardo 2003 P Convicted Augustinian Recollects Arrested 1/08 after he took a 17 yr old boy to a motel room to "counsel" him. His order bailed him out and in 6/08 he pleaded guilty to misdemeanor battery and burglary; other misdemeanor charges were dismissed. Admitted inappropriately touching the youth. His lawyer said it was "bad judgment." Sentenced to 6 months in jail 8/08 and 3 yrs probation. Released from jail 3/09. All privileges removed. Orange, CA Source:
Orange County Register 8.19.08; KTLA 8.20.08; Las Vegas Sun (AP) 8.21.08; Sacramento Bee 8.21.08 ; CBS 2 8.21.08; Orange County Register 8.22.08; Orange County Weekly 9.22.08; Orange County Register 9.24.08; Orange County Register 4.7.09
Ruhl
John (Jon) E. 1964 P Settled Vincentian Accused of abuse of at least 3 between 1970-1982. Diocese knew of 1 allegation in 1992. Named in archdiocesan report. Also named on list of abusers in Orange Diocese. Named in at least 1 civil suit. One $500,000 settlement in 2005. Orange, CA Source:
OC Register 4.15.92; LA Times 1.15.93; LA Archdiocesan Report 2.17.04 page 6; LA Times 2.18.04 ; LA Times 12.04.04; OC Register 4.13.05; OC Register 5.19.05; LA Times 5.19.05; Detroit Free Press 5.19.05
Assignments:
LA Times Database 4.20.06; OC Weekly 3.04.05
Salazar Cesar 1993 D Accused Diocesan Per July 2003 articles, Salazar had just been placed on leave while the diocese investigated charges that he downloaded child pornography. Charges first surfaced in 2001. Police found over 100 images but declined to file charges because of lack of evidence. FBI also investigated. Salazar was sent for counseling. Orange, CA Source:
OC Register 7.20.03; LA Times 7.26.03; LA Times 7.26.03 (pt 2); OC Register 7.29.03 ; LA Times 7.30.03; LA Times 7.30.03 (pt 2); OC Weekly 12.29.03
Sheahan John A. 1960 P Sued Diocesan Accused of abuse of 4 from 1961-1965 per archdiocesan report. Civil suit filed 12/03 includes allegations that he abused 3 during the relevant time frame. Note that name is spelled Sheehan in the civil suit. Brain surgery in early 1970s and then medical retirement. Orange, CA Source:
LA Archdiocosan Report 2.17.04 page 3; LA Times 2.18.04; OC Weekly 3.04.05
Assignments:
LA Archdiocesan Report Addendum 11.15.05; LA Times Database 4.20.06; OC Weekly 3.04.05
Tanilong
Gerardo Jarencio 1962 P Convicted Diocesan Per 7/03 articles, he had just been arrested after 15 yr old girl complained that he had molested her earlier in the week. Diocese placed him on leave. Had been part of Diocese for 17 years. Came from the Philippines in 1986; incardinated into the Diocese in 1990. On 1/30/04 he entered a plea of guilty and in 4/04 he was sentenced to six months in jail and 3 yrs probation. Diocese permanently suspended his privileges. On sex offender registry 2/12. In violation of registration requirements since 10/09. Orange, CA Source:
OC Register 7.15.03; LA Times 7.15.03; OC Register 7.16.03; City News Service 8.12.03 ; Associated Press 11.13.03; OC Register 1.31.04; LA Times 1.31.04; OC Weekly 2.19.04; OC Register 4.3.04; LA Times 4.3.04; OC Weekly 4.12.04; Associated Press 6.5.04; OC Weekly 3.4.05
Assignments:
Assignment Records OC Weekly 3.04.05
Information from BishopAccountability.org
